Human Resource Assistant

Hillsborough, California | Contract | $30.00 - $35.00

October 19, 2026   |   Job ID: 2191258

Job Summary

Human Resource Assistant

  • Location: San Mateo
  • Start date: asap
  • Hours: M-F, full time
  • Duration: contract
  • Pay rate: $30-35 p/hour

You are a Human Resources Assistant who provides essential administrative, organizational, and human resources support to ensure the smooth and efficient operations. This position entails supporting daily office operations, onboarding, personnel records, other HR-related processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, approachable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment. This individual demonstrates professionalism, discretion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and student-centered school community.

 

What you will be doing:

  • Assist with daily school operations, including scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, filing, copying, and data entry.
  • Assist with the coordination of school events, and meetings
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling student records, family information
  • Provide administrative support to the principal, leadership team, and other designated staff as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, employee contact information, and employment records.
  • Help maintain calendars for employee training, certifications, and required compliance deadlines.
  • Help ensure personnel documentation and administrative practices follow school policies and applicable employment requirements.
  • Provide courteous, timely, and professional service to families and staff.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with students, families, employees, and community partners.
  • Maintain organized digital and paper filing systems for administrative and HR records.
  • Assist with preparing reports, employee lists, attendance summaries, and other administrative documents.
  • Track required forms, deadlines, certifications, and documentation to help the school maintain operational readiness.

 

What you bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant college coursework preferred.
  • Two or more years of administrative, office coordination, human resources, or customer service experience preferred.
  • Experience in a K–12 school, educational setting, nonprofit, or similarly service-oriented environment preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you. 

 
 
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success. 
 
To learn more about our workplace culture and the position, please apply!






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Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.   

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Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.

Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.

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Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.

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At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.

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